Porzio Consulting

About Porzio Consulting

A respected health care executive, Ronald Porzio balances an active career as a consultant with his interest in charity work. Since founding Porzio Consulting in 2009, Mr. Porzio has focused on assisting organizations and individuals in the best use of shared patient and physician decision-making. He also helps veterans and injured active military members gain access to private sector and veteran health services. Prior to beginning his consulting career, Ronald Porzio served as Administrative Director of Swedish Medical Center, where he managed physician practices and oversaw the operations of Mother Joseph Clinic, a charity clinic for people without sufficient health insurance.

Ronald Porzio acquired extensive knowledge of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs while serving for nearly 10 years as Director and Chief Operating Officer of the VA Medical Center and a Northwest Network Regional Office. Working in conjunction with Gallup, Inc. and the Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. consulting group, Mr. Porzio conducted market research and participated in a national task force to redesign the VA Medical Center's service delivery system and achieve greater patient satisfaction. Ronald Porzio attended College of the Holy Cross, where he completed a pre-law program and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Porzio also earned a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Health Administration from Portland State University in 1992. He belongs to the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ronald Porzio holds membership in the Knights of Columbus and supports a number of organizations, including Catholic charities, United Way Worldwide, and St. Barbara Parish. Mr. Porzio enjoys reading and lists Richard Hofstadter, Paul Johnson, Tom Clancy, and Ernest Hemingway among his favorite authors. In his spare time, Ronald Porzio likes spending time with his family cooking, gardening, playing the guitar, practicing traditional karate, and fishing. He belongs to the Japan Karate Association/World Federation America and the International Traditional Karate Association.

Professional Experience:

Porzio Consulting President Advocacy for Veterans and Active Military Maple Valley, WA US 2009 — present

Educational Experience:

The George Washington University Advanced Healthcare /Health Administration